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Chemistry
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
“Naming Compounds”
Chemistry – Grade 11
Self- Learning Module
Quarter 1 – Module 7 “Naming Compounds”
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
“Naming Compounds”
 II. Learning Competency

• Name compounds given their formula and write formula given the name of the
compound (STEM_GC11AMIc-e-23)

Learning Objectives
After finishing the module, you should be able to:

1. Identify the name of a compound, given its chemical formula

2. Familiarized with the rules of naming element/compound
3. Determine the positive and negative ion in a compound
4. Write the chemical formula of some compound

III. Pre-Test - Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. A compound with molecular formula Fe2(SO4)3 would be called:

A. ferrous sulfate C. iron(III) sulfite
B. iron(II) sulfate D. iron(III) sulfate
2. The compound with molecular formula N2O3 would be called:
A. nitrous oxide C. nitrogen(III) oxide
B. dinitrogen trioxide D. ammonia oxide
3. Which of the following is the name of P2O5?
a. Phosporus (II) Oxide c. Phosphorus Pentaoxide
b. Diphosphorus Pentaoxide d. Phosporus Oxide
4. Which of the following is the name of this compound, NaNO2?
a. Sodium Nitrate c. Sodium Di-Nitrate
b. Sodium Nitrite d. Sodium Nitrogenoxide
5. When is cation is formed?
a. Atom loses an electron c. Paired with oxygen
b. Atom gains an electron d. Paired with hydrogen
 Engage
You may already be familiar with atoms, but have you ever heard of an ion? An ion is a
slightly different form of an atom. Maybe you've seen two cars that looked exactly alike. Well,
perhaps you thought they were alike, but one of the cars had tinted windows, a video screen
and leather seats. An ion is kind of like the car that is different in some way. To understand
the difference, we have to look a little closer into the ion.

Try to spot some difference between car 1 and car 2. Some features like a star and
lightning are not present in both pictures but they are still considered as a car.

Atoms are just like these cars, some features may vary such as the charge of it but still
it is being considered as an atom. We call these variations, ion. Ion exist due to the imbalance
number of protons and electrons inside an atom, making it have a charge of negative (anion) or
positive (cation). Also, the imbalance can take place in much larger aspect than an atom, it can
happen in molecules and compounds which is a group or combination of atoms.

Now, let’s try to find out the mysteries about ions!

Identifying Mono-atomic Ions

Atoms transfer electrons to become

more stable. Transfer involves
releasing or accepting electrons
 In the figure presented, it is expressed that an ion is formed through loss or gain of
electrons. This phenomenon is naturally occurring since atoms has the nature to stabilize
their selves.

If an atom changes into ion, then is the name of that atom remains the same? Let’s find
out the answer through this figure below.

Naming Mono-Atomic Ions

For CATIONS: For ANIONS:

the name of the element is The name is MODIFIED by the suffix “–

UNCHANGED ide “

Zn2+ → Zinc Ion Br - → Bromide Ion

If the atom loses an electron, the charge becomes positive and its name would still be
the same. Naming cations is so easy and simple because you will just add the word “ion” right
after the elements name.

If the atom on the other hand gains an electron, the charge becomes negative and its
name would be modified. The process of naming it consists of adding a suffix “ ide” to its
original name.

These processes of naming can be only applied towards mono-atomic ions which is
defined as atom/atoms with the same elements.

Element Symbol/Formula Name of Element Cation or Anion

Zn 2+

Mg2+
K+
Fe2+
Fe3+
Br-
 S2-
O2-
I-

Okay! Let’s now find-out how to name some compounds!

Naming of compound formed with two ions with different charge

Nitric Oxide (NO) Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

In this case, we are dealing with compounds with the same involved elements but has
different number of atoms. As we can see, the suffix “-ic” shall be utilized to the compound
having lower charge. The suffix “-ous” on the other hand, goes with the compound having the
higher charge.

Naming Poly-Atomic Anion

Hydroxide Ion ( OH -)

Cyanide Ion ( CN -)

Compounds which are considered as negatively charge (anion) have different approach
in naming. The charge refers to the total charge of the whole compound and not by the charge
emitted by individual elements in it.

The naming process involves adding of suffix “-ide” to the combined partial elements
name of the compound as shown above.
Naming Poly-Atomic Anion containing Oxygen

Nitrate Ion ( NO3 -) Sulfite Ion ( SO3 2-) Phosphate Ion

Nitrite Ion ( NO2 -) Sulfate Ion ( SO4 2-) ( PO4 3-)

An element combined solely with oxygen atom/atoms produces unique way of naming
it. Oxidation number forms part with the determination whether the element has more or
lesser oxygen in it.

Familiarization of the names as well as knowing how to solve the oxidation number of
each elements is the requirement on naming thses compounds.

The suffix “-ate” is applied in those compounds having more oxygen atom/s and “-ite” to
those with lessser oxygen atom/s.

Compound Formula Positive Ion Negative Ion Compound Name

ZnCl2

KCl

FeSO4

Na2O

Al (OH)3

Sodium Carbonate
 Strontium Chromate

Explanation
Answer the following questions:
1. How can we identify the name of a compound if the only information given to us is its
chemical formula?

2. How can we use the periodic table as our guide in transforming a compound name
into its chemical formula/symbol as well as vice versa?

Extend
Write the formulas for the following compounds:

1. Copper (II) chloride

2. Lithium acetate

3. Sodium sulphate

4. Ammonium nitrate

5. Potassium iodide
1. The aluminum ion is Al3+ while the sulfate ion is SO42-. What would be the correct
formula for aluminum sulfate?
a. AlSO4 c. Al3 (SO4)2
b. (Al2SO4)3 d. Al2 (SO4)3

2. What would be the best name for B2S3?

a. Beryllium Sulfide c. Diboron Trisulfide
b. Boron Sulfide d. Diboron Trisulfate

3. What would be the best name for Cr (OH)3?

a. Mono Chromium Trioxide Trihydride c. Chromium Hydroxide
b. Chromium Trioxide Trihydride d. Chromium Trihydroxide

4. What would be the best name for K3PO4?

a. Potassium Phosphate c. Tripotassium Phosphate
b. Potassium (I) Phosphate d. Tripotassium Monophosphorus Tetroxide

5. What is the formula for tetraphosphorus hexoxide?

a. 4P7O c. P4O6
b. P4O7 d. (P)4(O)7